valvate en · ADJ
Etymology
From valve + -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Meanings
- Having or resembling valves (that open and close).
-
Meeting at the edges without overlapping.
flowers with valvate petals
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most valvate | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more valvate | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
semivalvate · univalvate · heterovalvate · valvately · homovalvate